About The Author

Publisher of World Soccer Talk, Christopher Harris founded the site in 2005. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Guardian and several other publications. Plus he has made appearances on NPR, BBC World, CBC, BBC Five Live, talkSPORT and beIN SPORT.
Harris, who was born and raised in Wales, has lived in Florida since 1984, and supported Swansea City since 1979. Last but not least, he got engaged during half-time of a MLS game.

12 Comments

AnonymousAugust 24, 2006

Manchester United-supr lucky-a very easy group.Arsenal should also go through.Liverpool-same.Chelsea, Barca, Werder, Levski-by far the most difficult group, with Werder being probably the best German team right now, and the Bulgarians-always a tricky team to play away.

As much as I would like to think United have an easy group, we have to keep in mind that Benfica knocked us out last year(I think) and also FC Copenhagen did surprise Ajax recently. Celtic of course you can never rule them out of providing a challenge.

I am still pondering how it is that Chelsea and Barcelona always end up facing each other. How can chelsea not be seeded?

Chelsea is not seeded because the seeds are based on the last 5 seasons of CL play.

I think Liverpool will have the toughest time. PSV is no pushover and Galatasaray is a tad too good to be a 4th seed. I have no clue on Bordeaux. If Liverpool drops points at home, they might be up against it.

You have to questions that last 5 years seeding system, I personally don’t like the possibility of a big name club like Barca or Chelsea getting outed in the group stage. At least it will make for an exciting group, I don’t think there will be any big surprises in the other groups.

All supporters should bet, when u get beat by the gooners.. u will have a grand to soften the blow and go buy ur selfs a new shell suit each and stil have change for ur unhappy lives supporting shite!!!!!